Non-Jewish Arab wearing kippah and carrying knives stopped in attempt to enter Antwerp synagogue The guards intercepted the Iraqi man because of suspicious behavior, but during questioning he insisted he was Jewish.
Jewish journalist who covered Belgium’s ritual slaughter ban enters politics to end it Michael Freilich in all likelihood will become his country’s first Orthodox lawmaker.
Belgian ban on kosher slaughter has Jews worried about what comes next The law that went into effect this month has put hundreds of meat industry employees out of a job but allows for customs-free import.